Bachelor of Public Relations Management (Honours ) (0617)

The Bachelor of Public Relations Management (Honours) is a four-year degree program delivered at Centennial College’s Story Arts Centre in Toronto. The program combines public relations theory and practice with foundational business acumen, offered jointly by the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design and the School of Business.

Key focus areas and features of the program include:

• Business Core: Integrates 10 core business courses, including financial management, organizational behavior, accounting, and business law to provide strategic competitive advantage.

• Communications Competencies: Practical focus on corporate communications, media relations, crisis management, digital/social media strategy, storytelling, and research-driven campaign planning.

• Field Work & Experiential Learning: Includes a 14-week work-integrated field placement and client-facing projects to build hands-on experience and industry networks before graduation.

• Career Preparation: Prepares graduates for roles such as PR consultant, corporate communications specialist, media relations specialist, social media manager, and community coordinator.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma (or equivalent). Must include Grade 12 English U (minimum 70%) and Grade 12 Math U (minimum 65%) or equivalent credits.

Minimum GPA: 65.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 81.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 125

Conditional Admission: Direct admission applicants who are awaiting official language test results can apply and receive a conditional offer, provided valid passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

1. Entrance Scholarships (Centennial College - All Campuses)
Value: $2,000 – $5,000 CAD (automatically reviewed for eligible international students).

Award Breakdown:

1-Year Program: $2,000 CAD (Year 1)

2-Year Program: $3,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2)

3-Year Program: $4,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2 & 3)

4-Year Program (e.g., BPRM): $5,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2, 3 & 4)

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all international student nationalities.

Must be starting their first main academic program at Centennial College during the May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027 intakes.

Exclusions: Ineligible groups include returning/second-program students, existing scholarship recipients, ELL-only (English language) students, tuition-exempt students, and deferred applicants without an active study permit.

2. International Mobility Scholarship (Centennial College - All Campuses)
Value: $3,000 – $7,000 CAD (Total $3,000 awarded over 3 years; up to $7,000 CAD when combined with the Entrance Scholarship).

Award Breakdown:

$1,000 CAD per academic year for up to 3 years.

90 scholarships available for the Winter 2027 intake.

Eligibility Criteria:

Non-resident, non-citizen international students.

Fully accepted into Year 1 of an eligible program pathway.

Minimum academic average of 70% (OSSD equivalent).

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 (requires a 100–200 word essay and confirmation of CAD 2,000 tuition deposit).